Encontro da Aplitins- Associação dos Professores de Língua Inglesa do Estado do Tocantins

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U.S. Embassy Brazil

Programa de Aperfeiçoamento para professores de Língua Inglesa nos EUA

A Embaixada Americana está oferecendo uma oportunidade de aperfeiçoamento para os professores de Língua Inglesa.

São (06) seis semanas em uma universidade nos Estados Unidos com atividades acadêmicas e culturais para professores de língua inglesa da educação básica em efetivo exercício na rede pública de ensino.

O candidato deverá preencher o formulário de inscrição online, a partir de 11 de setembro até 15 de outubro de 2012.

Maiores detalhes no site: www.fulbright.org.br

                                                            Jovem Embaixador

            No dia 04 de setembro o Diretor Regional Washington Frota, a assessora de curriculo de Língua Inglesa da DRE - Leila Melquíades, a assessora da SEDUC - Maria da Natividade e o jovem Danyel Avelino participaram da semana do estudante na Esc. Est. Odolfo Soares em Ponte Alta.
            O jovem embaixador de 2011 Danyel  foi ministrar palestra sobre experiências adquiridas na viagem ao Estados Unidos. Sua fala teve como objetivo instingar os alunos a desenvolverem trabalho voluntário, bem como incentivá-los a participar do ProgramaJovem Embaixador/2014.

           

Workshop de Língua Inglesa

    No dia 27 de agosto aconteceu na Diretoria de Ensino de Porto Nacional workshop de Língua Inglesa com as Fellow's Maria Snarski  e Michele Gordon. 

    Os professores da Regional e dos municípios jurisdicionados a DRE participaram em peso.

    Foram realizadas atividades voltadas para o dia a dia da sala de aula com variadas práticas pedagógicas.

Professores, Assessora de curriculo Leila  e Michele Gordon

Workshop in Porto Nacional September 3



English Language Fellow Scott Chiverton developed workshops for teachers of the public school system.

http:// www.andysinger.com

1 – According to the cartoonist bicycles
A) Are heavy and ugly.
B) Are bad for human health.
C) Are truly beautiful well proportioned machines.
D) Are good for human health, but are expensive.
E) Are a machine that requires special care.

2 – The word truly is
A) Verb.
B) Adverb.
C) Comparative.
D) Noun.
E) Modal verb.

3 – Write True (T) or False (F).
A) Bicycles are efficient.
B) Bicycles waste our scarce resources.
C) Bicycles keep us healthy.

By Leila Melquíades

The sub-zero heroes from the worldwide blockbusters Ice Age and Ice Age: The Meldown are back, on an incredible adventure... for the ages. Scrat is still trying to catch the nut (while, maybe finding true love); Manny and Ellie waits for the birth of their mini-mammoth, Sid the sloth gets into trouble when he creates his own family by hijacking some dinosaur eggs; and Diego the tiger wonders if he’s growing too “soft” hanging with his pals. On a mission to rescue the hapless Sid, the gang ventures into a mysterious underground world, where they have some close encounters with dinosaurs, battle flora and fauna run amuck – and meet a relentless, one – eyed, dino – hunting weasel named Buck.
Adapted by http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1080016/synopsis ">Adapted by http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1080016/synopsis


Reading Comprehension
1 – The name of the film is
A) Ice Age: Hijacking a dinosaur.
B) Scrat find a true love.
C) Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
D) Ice Age and Ice Age.

2 – Who hijacking a dinosaur eggs
A) Scrat.
B) Manny.
C) Sid.
D) Ellie.

By Leila Melquiades

Fonte: Texto extraído do site rede Pitágoras.

Chico Mendes

Francisco Alves Mendes Filho was born in 1994 in Xapuri, Acre, in the western Brazilian Amazon. Chico Mendes as he is known is surely the most important conservationist Brazil has ever had. Chico didn’t go to school and started working as a rubber tapper at the age of nine. In the 1970’s, Chico became a leader in creating the non- violent resistance movement to defend the forest and the homes of forest people from destruction. In 1975, he founded the Union Movement in Acre. He helped found the leftist Workers Party in 1979. In 1985, Chico founded the National Council of Rubber Tappers, a non-governmental group to defend the living and working conditions of communities that depend on the forest. At that time ha had already understood that sustainability was key to keep the forest alive. He also organized the first National Meeting of Rubber Tappers in Brasilia with the support of anthropologist Mary Helena Allegretti. Chico became internationally known as a rubber tapper, union leader and Brazilian grassroots activist. Chico received two international environmental awards. Unfortunately, Chico was assassinated outside his house on December 22, 1988 by Darcy Alves, son of cattle rancher Darly Alves.
Dutra, A., Lima V. Inglês. Vol. 8, Belo Horizonte. Ed. Educacional, pág. 1, 2010.


Reading Comprehension:
1 – Chico Mendes was born in:
A) 1988
B) 1985
C) 1975
D) 1944

2 – Chico Mendes defended:
A) The river and the homes of river people.
B) The sea and the mountain.
C) The forest and the homes of forest people.
D) The mountain and the Indians.

3 – Write True (T) or False (F):
1. Chico Mendes was born in Xapuri, Acre.
2. Chico Mendes went to school at the age of nine.
3. Chico received twenty international environmental awards.
4. Chico was assassinated inside his house.
A) T, T, F, F
B) T, F, F, F
C) F, T, T, F
D) F, F, F, T

By Leila Melquiades

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Fonte: http://www.wordpress.com

The English Language – Quiz

Test your knowledge of useless facts about the English language.

1. Which is the only word in the English language with three consecutives sets of double letters?
2. Which is the only female for in the English language that is shorted than its corresponding male term?
3. There is a seven letter word in the English language that contains ten words without rearranging any of its letters. Which word is it and what are the ten words?
4. Which is the only word in the English language that is still pronounced the same way when the last four letters are removed?
5. Which are the letters most used and least used in the English language?
6. Only 3 words in the English language end in – ceed. Which are they?
7. Which is the only word in the English language that begins and ends with the letters – und?
8. Which is the only number whose umber of letters in the name equals the number?
9. Which is the longest English word without any of the normal vowels, a, e, i, o, or u?
10. Which is the shortest complete sentence in the English language?


Keyword: 1. Bookkeeper. 2. Widow (male term – widower). 3. Therein – the, there, he, in, rein, her, here, ere, therein, herein. 4. Queue. 5. Most used – E and least used – Q. 6. Proceed, exceed and succeed. 7. Underground. 8. Four. 9. Rhythms. 10. Go.


Fonte: New Routes – Disal
http://www.disal.com.br

Qiz

1. En route, rendezvous and manoeuvre all come from:
a. German
b. Russian
c. French
d. Chinese
2. Shampoo, bangle, guru, jungle and loot are all taken from:
a. Hindi
b. Portuguese
c. Russian
d. Spanish
3. Abalone, anchovy, adobe, avocado and breeze and canyon are all from:
a. Spanish
b. Polish
c. Russian
d. French
4. Potato, zebra, mango and mosquito are from:
a. Dutch
b. Chinese
c. Hebrew
d. Portuguese
5. Bath, camel and cinnamon are derived from:
a. Chinese / Mandarin
b. Greek / Hebrew
c. Indian / Hindi
d. French / Latin
6. Bonsai, Karaoke, origami and tycoon all stem from:
a. Japanese
b. Mandarin
c. Korean
d. Thai
7. Balcony, carpet, cartoon and graffiti are adopted from:
a. Polish
b. Italian
c. Czech
d. Greek
8. Whiskey, galore and hooligan are from:
a. Hungarian
b. Irish
c. Latin
d. Hindi
9. Candy, sugar and syrup are all from:
a. Portuguese
b. Hindi
c. Icelandic
d. Arabic
10. Ben, clan, slogan and trousers are all thought to stem from:
a. Gaelic / Scottish
b. Russian
c. French / Latin
d. Chinese / Mandarin



keyword: 1. French 2. Hindi 3. Spanish 4. Portuguese 5. Greek / Hebrew 6. Japanese 7. Italian 8. Irish 9. Arabic 10. Gaelic / Scottish

Fonte: http://www.englishtown.com/community/Channels/Quiz.aspx?quizId=82&etag=E15637

Choose the best title to each paragraph.
• Act confident. Hold your head up, stand up straight, make eye contact, and walk confidently.
• Do not resort to violence or carry a gun or other weapon.
• Avoid situations where bullying can happen.
• Talk to your parents or an adult you can trust, such as a teacher, school counselor, or principal.
• If necessary, take steps to rebuild your self – confidence.
• Try to make friends with other students.


If You Are Being Bullied…

1.
Many teens who are targets of bullies do not talk to adults because they feel embarrassed, ashamed, or fearful, and they believe they should be able to handle the problem on their own. Others believe that involving adults will only make the situation worse. While in some cases it is possible to end bullying without adult intervention, in other more extreme cases, it is necessary to involve school officials and even law enforcement. Talk to a trusted adult who can help you develop a plan to end the bullying and provide you with the support you need. If the first adult you approach is not receptive, find another adult who will support and help you.
2.
A bully will be less likely to single you out if your project self – confidence.
3.
A bully is more likely to leave you alone if you are with your friends. This is especially true if you and your friends stick up for each other.
4.
If at all possible, avoid being alone with bullies. If bullying occurs on the way to or from school, you may want to take a different route, leave at a different time, or find others to walk to and from school with. If bullying occurs at school, avoid areas that are isolated or unsupervised by adults, and stick with friends as much as possible.
5.
Bullying can affect your self – confidence and belief in yourself. Finding activities you enjoy and are good at can help to restore you self –esteem. Take time to explore new interests and develop new talents and skills. Bullying can also leave you feeling rejected, isolated and alone. It is important to try to make new friendships with people who share your interests. Consider participating in extra – curricular activities or joining a group outside of school, such as an after – school program, church youth group, or sports team.
6.
Carrying a gun will not make you safer. Guns often escalate conflicts and increase the chances you will be seriously harmed. You also run the risk that the gun may be turned on you or an innocent person will be hurt. And you may do something in a moment of fear or anger you will regret for the rest of your life. Finally, it is illegal for a teen to carry a handgun; it can lead to criminal charges and arrest.

http://www.restoringtroubledteens.com/troubled-teens-articles_498.art



Keyword: 1. Talk to your parents or an adult you can trust, such as a teacher, school counselor, or principal. 2. Act confident. Hold your head up, stand up straight, make eye contact, and walk confidently. 3. Try to make friends with other students. 4. Avoid situations where bullying can happen. 5. If necessary, take steps to rebuild your self – confidence. 6. Do not resort to violence or carry a gun or other weapon.

Fonte: Idem Renewable sources

Why adopt a pet?

Research has shown that pet ownership has many physical, mental, emotional and social benefits. Listed below are just some of the advantages of owning a pet.
Pet ownership reduces blood pressure responses to mental stress.
Pet owners have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels which reduces their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Pet ownership can increase the physical, social and psychological quality of life for all age groups.
Pet owners make fewer visits to the doctor and use fewer medications.
Research has shown that in several different countries (including Australia) long – term pet owners are, on a population level, healthier than non – pet owners.
Pet owners suffer from less depression and are able to cope with grief and loss better than non – pet owners.
Pet ownership enhances self esteem in children and teenagers.
Research has shown that teenagers who owned pets have a more positive outlook on life and report less loneliness, restlessness, boredom, despair, depression and futility.
People who own pets are more active and exercise more then those who don’t – particularly if they own dogs.
People report feeling safer when walking alone if they have their dog with them.
Children who are exposed to pets from an early age have reduced allergic sensitization and better immune function, they are also less likely to miss days of school through illness.
Pets have been found to reduce tension, confusion and fatigue in the elderly as well as making them feel more enthusiastic, attentive, interested and inspired.
Elderly people who own pets are more able to maintain daily activities and are more active.
Pet owners are more likely to know their neighbors, be involved in community activities and be interested in local issues.
Pets enhance people’s social skills and people who own pets have more social interactions with other people.
Pets provide a focus for conversation which can aid social interaction especially for people with disabilities and the elderly.
http://www.adoptapet.com.au?about/orphan/

1 – Choose the statement which shows that if you adopt a pet you will have psychological quality.
a) Pet ownership enhances self esteem in children and teenagers.
b) Elderly people who own pets are more able to maintain daily activities and are more active.
c) Pet ownership can increase the physical, social and psychological quality of life for all age groups.
d) Pet owners make fewer visits to the doctor and use fewer medications.

2 – Choose the statement which shows that if you adopt a pet you will have self confidence in children.
a) Pet ownership reduces blood pressure responses to mental stress.
b) Pet ownership enhances self esteem in children and teenagers.
c) Pet owners make fewer visits to the doctor and use fewer medications.
d) People report feeling safer when walking alone if they have their dog with them.


Fonte: Idem Renewable Sources

Renewable sources

Renewable energy sources like the Sun, Wind, waves and the heat of the earth are also used to make electricity.

Renewable sources can be used again and should not run out.

Renewable sources are either carbon neutral or do not produce greenhouses gases so are much less harmful to the environment.

1 – Which energy sources are renewable or non- renewable?

A – Biomass uses the energy from plants and waste materials to make electricity. For example, wood or animal droppings can be burnt to make steam that turns turbines to make electricity.

B – Wind is made when the sun heats the Earth and the area above land gets hotter than the area above water. The hot air above land rises upwards leaving an area of low pressure. Cooler air moves into this area of low pressure making wind which we use to turn wind turbines and make electricity. Wind used to be turn windmills to grind wheat into flour.

2 – Write if the energy sources are renewable or non-renewable.

Hydro-electric

Oil

Solar

Wind

Natural gas

Biomass

Coal

Wave

Nuclear

Tidal

Geothermal

Keywords:

A - Renewable source of energy

B - Renewable source of energy

2 - Non- renewable: oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear.

Renewable: hydro-electric, solar, wind, biomass, wave, geothermal and tidal.

Obs.: Recebi esse texto e alguns outros de uma colega professora, mas a mesma não lembra a fonte de onde foi retirado. Então estou socializando porque achei riquíssimo. Postarei as outras também. Se alguém souber sinta-se a vontade para informar.

Arquipélago Abrolhos

Brazil’s first national marine park, this is another protected region in the south of Bahia, which was visited by Charles Darwin in 1832. It is preserved because of its clear waters, beautiful corals and diverse marine life. It’s not permitted to stay on any of the park’s five islands, so the only approach is by boat.


Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul

This place proves you don’t need the sea to go diving. It’s a popular tourist spot, because of the network of rivers and caves there. These contain lakes where you can scuba, many of which are unexplored.
From: Speak up n. 144, ano 12, Ed.Camelot, Maio/ 1999, p. 35.


I - De acordo com o texto, Bonito:
a) possui escombros de barcos naufragados.
b) possui muitos rios e alguns já estão poluídos.
c) possui muitos rios e cavernas.
d) é um lugar de encontro entre o rio e o mar.

II - De acordo com o texto, o arquipélago de Abrolhos:
a) foi descoberto por Charles Darwin em 1832.
b) é permitido que os visitantes fiquem por tempo indeterminado.
c) possui águas claras e uma vida marinha variada.
d) é permitido o uso de Jet ski no local.

III – Identifique, no texto sobre Abrolhos, os verbos que estão no passado. Crie frases com esses verbos.
IV – Crie frases comparando as informações do texto. Use o comparativo de igualdade e o superlativo.


By Leila Melquíades